{"product_id":"henry-browne-son-sestreline-binnacle","title":"Henry Browne \u0026 Son \"Sestreline\" Binnacle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHenry Browne \u0026amp; Son “Sestreline” Binnacle\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThis impressive full-size binnacle was restored at our AMA Woodworks shop in Tracey’s Landing MD. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe binnacle was originally made by the famous British firm Henry Browne \u0026amp; Son Ltd (England). \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis company was a prominent manufacturer from the late 19th century through the 20th century, known for high-quality and precise marine compasses. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe term “Sestreline” typically refers to Sestrel compasses, a type of marine magnetic compass housed within the binnacle. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Sestrel brand, noted on this binnacle, is an acronym for SEnsitive, STeady, RELiable, reflecting the precision engineering and stability of these compasses.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Sestreline Type 90440 binnacle is a wet mount, gimbaled compass binnacle designed to minimize friction and oscillations, ensuring accurate readings at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe binnacle has a 22-inch by 22-inch wood base at floor level.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe wood 13-inch diameter pedestal has a brass “night house” cover, and measures 53-inches high.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInside the top of the pedestal is a gimbaled compass, which allows it to remain level to ensure navigational accuracy despite being on a rolling ship.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a clinometer, brass manufacturer’s plaque, and 3 access doors on the pedestal.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA working modern light is now installed inside the pedestal to light up the compass bowl at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe binnacle is 29-inches wide at the arms that are holding the red and green painted iron correcting spheres.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a 3-inch diameter brass housing for the Flinders Bar on the fore side of the binnacle. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318723260631,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/HenryBrowneBinnaclepic1FrontBlackBack7x5-300pix.jpg?v=1772043988","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/henry-browne-son-sestreline-binnacle","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}